ChatGPT and Claude are the two most-recommended general-purpose AI assistants, and the honest answer is that most people would be well served by either. The differences show up in specific workflows rather than raw capability.
| Feature | ChatGPT | Claude |
|---|---|---|
| Context window | 128K tokens (Plus) | 200K tokens |
| Custom assistants | Custom GPTs | Projects |
| Image generation | Built-in (DALL-E) | Not built-in |
| Plan | ChatGPT | Claude |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes, limited | Yes, limited |
| Paid plan | $20/mo Plus | $20/mo Pro |
